RTX
aerospace and defense
PrincipalOpto-MechanicalEngineer
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“Principal Opto-Mechanical Engineer at RTX. Skills: Opto-mechanical design, Precision opto-mechanical subsystems, Infrared imaging systems, Visible imaging systems. Lead concept development, detailed design, and documentation of opto-mechanical assemblies. Design precision structures, mounts, housing, and mechanisms supporting imaging sensors and optical assemblies”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure EO hardware performs reliably in demanding environments; Successfully transition EO hardware from development into production; Deliver technically sound solutions within cost, schedule, and performance constraints; Develop robust mechanical architectures that enable high-performance imaging solutions
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis
U. S. Citizen, U. S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements, Active and transferable U. S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, U. S. citizenship is required, DoD Clearance: Secret, Ability to obtain INTERIM U. S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, Onsite work in Tucson, AZ, Candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years’ experience, Experience with 3D CAD tools (Creo preferred) including modeling and drawing creation, Experience designing mechanical hardware for precision assemblies
Nice to Have
Experience supporting infrared or visible imaging systems, Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) per ANSI Y14. 5, Opto-mechanical design experience involving imagers, afocal assemblies, gimbals, or focus / field-of-view switching mechanisms, Experience leading a small cross-functional design team through full development lifecycle, including design reviews and hardware integration, Experience performing or collaborating on Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Experience supporting environmental qualifications (vibration, shock, thermal), Industry experience transitioning hardware from development to production, Active DoD security clearance
What You'll Do.
Lead concept development
and documentation of opto-mechanical assemblies
Design precision structures
and mechanisms supporting imaging sensors and optical assemblies
Perform tolerance analysis and apply GD&T (ANSI Y14. 5) to ensure manufacturability and performance
Support structural and thermal analyses (including FEA) to validate designs
Participate in hardware integration
and environmental test activities
Support transition to production
including supplier collaboration
and corrective action implementation
Deliver technically sound solutions within cost
and performance constraints
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate across optics, structures, thermal, electronics, and systems engineering teams to develop robust mechanical architectures that enable high-performance imaging solutions
Full Job Description
**Date Posted:** 2026-05-13 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site) **Position Role Type:** Onsite **U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: ** Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance **Security Clearance Type:** DoD Clearance: Secret **Security Clearance Status:** Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. The Electro-Optics (EO) Department is seeking a Principal Opto-Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, development, and integration of precision opto-mechanical subsystems supporting infrared and visible imaging systems. This role is critical to ensure our EO hardware performs reliably in demanding environments and transitions successfully from development into production. **What You Will Do** * Lead concept development, detailed design, and documentation of opto-mechanical assemblies using Creo (Pro/E). * Design precision structures, mounts, housing, and mechanisms suppor
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